Kilkenny hold off Galway rally to secure Leinster crown
- Kilkenny defeated Galway at Croke Park on June 8, 2025, to win their sixth consecutive Leinster hurling title and secure an All-Ireland semi-final place.
- Kilkenny built a halftime lead of 1-09 to 0-08, boosted by Martin Keoghan's goal just before the break, while Galway mounted a late but insufficient rally.
- TJ Reid, aged 37, scored 1-4 including his fifth championship goal, while Galway missed injured player Eoin Cody and had goalkeeper Murphy replaced midgame due to injury.
- Kilkenny won 3-22 to 1-20 with ten different scorers, and a late mistake by substitute goalkeeper Darragh Walsh ended Galway's challenge four points from the finish.
- This victory extended Kilkenny’s provincial dominance with their sixth straight Bob O'Keeffe Cup and confirmed their direct advancement to the All-Ireland semi-finals.
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